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Event:
TIT 32 - Glass v Embolo
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Awssa clinches up against the cage.
Awssa stalling.
Fawce is trying to break free.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Awssa stalling.
Awssa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Awssa stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cheik Awssa.
Awssa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Awssa moves into the clinch.
Awssa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fawce.
The referee is keeping an eye on Awssa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
Awssa stalls.
Come on Awssa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Awssa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Awssa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Awssa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fawce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Awssa misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fawce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Awssa stalls. #T2#
Awssa is pushing Fawce up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cheik Awssa.
Awssa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fawce.
Awssa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fawce paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Awssa gets a clinch.
Fawce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Awssa is struggling to control the position.
Awssa stalls.
Awssa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fawce up against the cage.
Awssa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Awssa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Awssa blocking some punches.
Awssa with a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Fawce gets control of Awssa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fawce will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Awssa preventing the sweep.
Awssa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fawce's guard.
Fawce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awssa's guard. #REVB#
Fawce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Awssa wants to stand up but Fawce is controlling him. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fawce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fawce trying to control but Awssa is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fawce sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Awssa's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fawce seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Awssa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Fawce!
Max Fawce took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TIT 27 - Guy v Prouxontas
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Awssa rushes Rossi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Awssa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Rossi has been cut.
Awssa leaning against his opponent.
Rossi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Awssa letting Rossi take a breather here.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Awssa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rossi's face.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Awssa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Awssa blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Awssa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Awssa blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Awssa effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Awssa tries to land a knee to the head but Rossi blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Awssa's elbow.
Awssa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Awssa lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awssa connects with a knee to the head.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
Rossi effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa letting Rossi take a breather here.#T3#
Awssa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rossi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Awssa taking a breather.
Awssa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Awssa.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Rossi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Awssa taking a breather.
Awssa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rossi is working Awssa over against the cage.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Awssas head.
The referee calls for Awssa to work.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Rossi.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Awssa backwards.
The referee calls for Rossi to work.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Awssa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Awssa stalling in the clinch.
Awssa misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Awssa tries to land a knee to the head but Rossi blocks with his arms.
Rossi tries a body shot but Awssa blocks it.
Rossi lands a left hand.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Awssa blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Rossi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Awssa tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Awssa is rocked!
Rossi digs a good body shot into Awssa's ribs.
Rossi scores with a decent looking hook.
Awssa is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Awssa is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rossi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Awssa crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Awssa's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alberto Rossi!
A victorious Alberto Rossi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TIT 20 - Persley v Knight
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Awssa moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorsin throws a hook but Awssa blocks it.#CL2#
Awssa has closed the distance and engaged Gregorsin in a clinch.
Awssa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gregorsin takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Vaultz Gregorsin has been cut.
Gregorsin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gregorsin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Awssa pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaultz Gregorsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awssa tries to clinch there but Gregorsin circles away.
Gregorsin throws a shot from downtown. Awssa moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorsin goes for a double leg but Awssa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Awssa continues to drive forward.#TD#
Gregorsin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Awssa keeping full guard, as Gregorsin tries to pass.
Gregorsin stops Awssa from standing up. #T1#
Gregorsin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Gregorsin crashes against the mat.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Awssa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin looks up at the clock and then as Awssa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gregorsin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Gregorsin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Gregorsin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound from side control.
Gregorsin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Awssa down.
Gregorsin landing a few strikes. #T2#
Gregorsin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gregorsin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gregorsin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Gregorsin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Awssa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gregorsin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gregorsin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gregorsin is trying to get an arm triangle but Awssa is defending well.
Awssa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gregorsin is working Awssa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gregorsin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Awssa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.#T3##SUB#
Gregorsin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Awssa, who protects the arm well.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Awssa is trying to get back to his feet.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregorsin is chipping away with strikes.
Awssa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregorsin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Awssa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gregorsin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Gregorsin is chipping away with strikes.
Gregorsin scoring with punches and elbows.
Gregorsin lands an elbow.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Awssa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gregorsin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gregorsin working the ground and pound.
Awssa is pushing Gregorsin's head away, looking to escape. Gregorsin manages to hold on to the position though.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
Gregorsin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Awssa to see if he's OK.
Gregorsin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gregorsin prevents Awssa from escaping the position.
Gregorsin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Awssa some visible discomfort.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gregorsin lands a few punches from side control.
Awssa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Awssa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gregorsin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Awssa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Awssa wants to get back to his feet but Gregorsin drags him back down.#SUB#
Gregorsin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregorsin lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaultz Gregorsin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaultz Gregorsin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gregorsin keeps the fight on the outside.
Awssa moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Awssa rushes Gregorsin and presses him up against the cage.
Awssa lands a knee to the body.
Awssa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregorsin's efforts to push away.
Gregorsin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Awssa can do to turn this around?
Gregorsin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Awssa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gregorsin tries to pull guard but Awssa won't allow it.
Awssa stops a takedown attempt from Gregorsin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaultz Gregorsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Awssa to work.
Gregorsin tries for a takedown but Awssa manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Awssa.
Awssa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Gregorsin has Awssa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Awssa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Awssa taking a breather.
Gregorsin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Awssa prevents it.
Awssa slows down the pace here.
Awssa has Gregorsin pressed against the cage.
Gregorsin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Awssa after a bit of a struggle.
Gregorsin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Awssa has him pressed against the cage.
Awssa has Gregorsin pressed against the cage, preventing Gregorsin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gregorsin misses with the head strike.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gregorsin wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregorsin looking for a takedown.
Awssa scores with a knee to the head.
Gregorsin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC2#
Gregorsin is rocked!
Awssa lands a big knee! That's hurt Gregorsin! Oh, he's all over the place! Awssa lands another knee that sends Gregorsin to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Awssa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Awssa closes the distance and clinches.
Awssa effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Awssa tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Awssa is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Awssa down to the mat. Awssa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Awssa closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Awssa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Awssa landing knees to the head.
Jones tries to circle away but Awssa has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Awssa connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Awssa to keep the fight standing.
Awssa landing knees to the head.
Awssa stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Awssa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Awssa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Awssa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Awssa crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from Awssa.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Awssa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Awssa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Awssa pinned against the cage. Awssa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Jones throws a series of punches but Awssa avoids them all with ease.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Awssa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Awssa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Awssa lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Jones has been cut.#KD2#
Awssa drops Jones with a big knee straight up the middle! Jones is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Awssa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Awssa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Awssa has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jones - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Awssa, and another! Jones is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cheik Awssa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Awssa moves into the clinch.
Awssa stalls.
Awssa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Of Antioch can't break the clinch.
Awssa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Awssa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Antioch is trying to break the clinch but Awssa is controlling him.
Of Antioch is looking to break free of the clinch but Awssa has double underhooks.
Of Antioch misses with an elbow over the top.
Awssa gets underhooks to prevent Of Antioch's takedown attempt.
Of Antioch tries to break the clinch but Awssa is controlling the position. #T1#
Of Antioch is trying to break the clinch but Awssa is controlling him.
Of Antioch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Awssa effectively controlling the action here.
Awssa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bohemond I Of Antioch has been cut.
Of Antioch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Awssa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Of Antioch is looking for a takedown.
Of Antioch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Awssa has him pressed against the cage.
Of Antioch is trying to break free.
Awssa has Of Antioch pressed against the cage, preventing Of Antioch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Of Antioch tries to break the clinch but Awssa is controlling the position.
Of Antioch is trying to break the clinch but Awssa has him pressed against the cage.
Of Antioch tries to break the clinch but Awssa is controlling the position.
Of Antioch tries to break free but Awssa pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Awssa connects with a knee to the head.
Of Antioch working hard to break the clinch.
Awssa has Of Antioch pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Of Antioch is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Awssa - that's hurt Of Antioch badly! Oh, another knee lands and Of Antioch is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Of Antioch doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cheik Awssa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Bickle misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Bickle with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Awssa closes the distance and clinches.
Awssa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bickle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Awssa to keep the fight standing.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Awssa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awssa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bickle being controlled against the cage.
Bickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Awssa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheik Awssa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Bickle.#T1#
Bickle being controlled against the cage.
Bickle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Awssa landing knees to the head.
Awssa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Awssa.
#ROC#
Bickle is rocked!
Awssa has Bickle pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bickle is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Awssa - that's hurt Bickle badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bickle is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bickle doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cheik Awssa!
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